GXR : Updated functions - By Modes

The feature enhancement firmware updates include the new features or options in the camera menu. Which will improve usebility or performance to the latest functions. The latest firmware update will include all previous updates.

Shooting modes

Model applied

Details

A12 28mm

A12 50mm

GXR M

A16

S10

P10

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

[AE/AF targer shift] function in SCENE mode
The AE/AF target shift function is now available in some scene modes.
The scene modes that this function can be used vary depending on the attached unit. The AE/AF target shift cannot be used with the following scene modes; Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Nightscape, Miniaturize, and Toy Camera.

Bulb / Time in the [M] mode [B] (bulb] and [T] (time) options are now available for shutter speed in the Manual Exposure mode.
The maximum exposure time available varies depending on the camera unit. RICOH LENS P10 is up to 30 seconds, and other units are up to 180 seconds.

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

[Auto Resize Zoom] Supported aspect ratios for Auto Resize Zoom are included. Auto Resize Zoom is now available when [16:9], [3:2], or [1:1] is selected.

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

Setting for SCENE modes Vignetting can be set individually for [Cross Process], [Toy Camera] scenes.

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

Enlarged view for monitoring Enlarged view works as follows. Pressing and holding down the [MENU/OK] button this will magnify the center portion of the screen. Pressing and holding down again the [MENU/OK] button will display the magnified portion over the entire screen. Pressing and holding down the same button again will return to the normal display.

v1.33

v1.33

N/A

v1.33

v1.33

[New option : Target Tracking] in AE/AF Target Shift Target Tracking has been added as a AE/AF Target Shift method that displays when the ADJ. lever is pressed.

v1.33

v1.33

v1.33

v1.33

[Reset/Cancel for Target Shifting] Pressing the delete button during target shift returns the target position to the center of the image. Pressing the delete button again exits target shifting.

[New option : Display Magnification Ratio] The [Display Magnification Ratio] option has been added to the Shooting menu. The magnification ratio can be selected from [2x], [4x], or [8x]. This feature works when you make enlarged the center of the screen by pressing and holding the MENU/OK button while monitoring. With target shift, or manual focus, the enlarged display position can be moved with directional pad ([+], [-], [Fn1], [Fn2]).

v1.17

v1.17

[Up-down Dial operations]
Up-down Dial can also be used for selection of Flash modes or self-timer options.

v1.17

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

High-speed movement of the Focus Ring
While pressing down the Macro button in the MF, the Focus Ring movement will become faster.

[New Noise Reduction Option : AUTO] The [AUTO] option has been added to the [Noise Reduction] in the Shooting menu.

1.17

1.17

[New Noise Reduction Option : MAX]
The MAX option has been added to the [Noise Reduction] in the Shooting menu.

1.17

1.17

[Noise Reduction in Nightscape/Landscape in the SCENE modes]
The [Noise Reduction] options become selectable in Nightscape or in Landscape in the SCENE mode.

1.17

1.17

[New White Balance Options : Incandescent 1 and 2]
Originally there was one option for incandescent light in White Balance, but [Incandescent 1] and [Incandescent 2] become available. [Incandescent 2] will result with slightly warmer than [Incandescent 1]. The original [Incandescent] is replaced by [Incandescent 2].

1.17

N/A

1.17

[New feature : Shutter speed Auto Shift]
When the [Shutter Speed Auto Shift] is set to [On] in the S mode, the camera will automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure in the case that the selected shutter speed by the user will result for over exposure or under exposure.

[New option : Aspect Ratio] in [ADJ.Lever Setting 1] ~ [ADJ.Lever Setting 4] The [Aspect Ratio] options can be assigned to [ADJ.Lever Setting 1] ~ [ADJ.Lever Setting 4] in Key Custom Settings tab. This option is available when Picture Quality/Size is selected to [RAW], [L], or [M] that have the aspect ratio options.

v1.29

v1.29

v1.29

[New option : Aspect Ratio] in [Set Fn1 Button] or [Set Fn2 Button] The [Aspect Ratio] options can be assigned to [Set Fn1 Button] or [Set Fn2 Button] in Key Custom Settings tab. This option is available when Picture Quality/Size is selected to [RAW], [L], or [M] that has the aspect ratio options.

v1.29

v1.29

v1.29

[New option : Delete My Settings] The [Delete My Settings] has been added to the Setup menu (Key Custom Settings tab). This option restores the settings for [MY1], [MY2], [MY3] on the mode dial to default, or reset the My Setting Box to default.

[New feature : ADJ. Direct ISO Control]
The [ADJ. Direct ISO Control] option is added in Key Customer Options. When the camera is ready to shoot and this option is [On], ISO sensitivity can be changed by turning the ADJ. lever.

Setup menu tab

Model applied

Details

A12 28mm

A12 50mm

GXR M

A16

S10

P10

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

[ISO Step Setting]
Either [1 EV] or [1/3 EV] is selectable for [ISO Step Setting] in the Setup menu.

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

[Keep shooting conditions]
The [Keep shooting conditions] function is now available in the Setup menu.
This function can hold the following values to the next shooting ; Focus, Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and White balance. It works when ; after taking a picture, but without releasing the shutter, return your finger position until half-press and keep the position.

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

[Sleep Mode] [Auto Power Off]
Now you can set a time for [Sleep Mode] or [Auto Power Off] by minute (in the range between 1 ~ 30 minutes).

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

[Copyright notice]
[Copyright notice] has been included in the Setup menu. Once you have registered your copyright with this option, the copyright will be entered into the Exif information of the images. The copyright entered with this option can be displayed in the [Details + histogram] display in the playback mode. Available letters are alphabets, numbers, and some symbols. A text can be up to 46 letters long.

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

v1.50

[Firmware Version] in the Setup menu
This option shows the current version of the firmware. Firmware update is also available from this menu.

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

[Focus Assist Selection] option Two display modes can be selected for Focus assist function. These can only be used when the [Focus Assist] is [On].

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

[Zoom Display Release] option in the enlarged view This option determines the display status after shooting. [On] will exit the enlarged view, [Off] will remain in the enlarged view.

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

v1.40

[ISO Auto-High Settings] option New options are added for ISO [Auto-Hi]. Now the upper limit for ISO sensitivity, and the shutter speed when to switch the ISO sensitivity can be set.

v1.33

v1.33

v1.33

v1.33

[Enlarge display for Target Shift] When enlarging a picture at playback, the picture will be magnified with centering around the position of AE/AF target shift.

v1.29

N/A

N/A

N/A

[New feature : Spot AF Area Setting] The [Spot AF Area Setting] is added in the Setup menu. [Normal] or [Pinpoint] is selectable.

[New feature : Macro AF Distance Limit]
[Macro AF Distance Limit] option is added in the Shooting menu. When this option is [On], the following can be selectable each time by pressing the Macro button; [Macro On 10 - 30 cm], [Macro On 7 - 10 cm], or [Macro Off]. This option limits the distance that can be focused in AF, and it will make auto focus quickly.